The points of issue
First printing; school story, Wodehouse's second book. Published 11 September 1903 in pictorial red cloth with eight plates by R. Noel Pocock. Scarce.
Is this the true first?
UK A & C Black is the true first (11 September 1903); an American edition was issued by Macmillan from imported sheets, October 1903.
Telling it from reprints & book-club editions
No book-club issue.
Frequently asked questions
Is my copy of A Prefect's Uncle a first edition?
Look for these first-edition points: First printing; school story, Wodehouse's second book. Published 11 September 1903 in pictorial red cloth with eight plates by R. Noel Pocock. Scarce.
How do I tell the first printing from a later one?
Check the copyright page for the publisher's first-printing convention and confirm the points above. UK A & C Black is the true first (11 September 1903); an American edition was issued by Macmillan from imported sheets, October 1903.
Is the book-club edition the same as the first?
No book-club issue.
I have a first edition of A Prefect's Uncle — what should I do?
If you're clearing books, New Mexico Literacy Project offers free pickup in Albuquerque, any condition, and makes sure collectible copies aren't lost. To sell, see the author's collecting guide. Either way, nothing valuable ends up in a landfill.